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Students from School at Sweetser Celebrate Arts, Ocean Style

Posted on 05/02/2005 at 09:30 am

Oceans is the theme of this year's Learning Arts Fair at The School at Sweetser in Saco. The event, which marks its 21st anniversary this year, takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at The School at Sweetser.

The Learning Arts Fair is the culmination of three months of interdisciplinary study around the theme "oceans." In the two weeks leading up to the fair, students will hear from the director of marine studies at the University of Maine, participate in a presentation on sea life by the Maine Maritime Museum and learn about saltwater fish and pets from the staff of Pet Quarters.

The fair features a variety of hands-on art activities led by staff and volunteers. Singer/ songwriter Alison Lee Freeman will provide a morning workshop on chantey songs and a finale concert following a BBQ lunch.

Who: Students, kindergarten through grade twelve

What: Learning Arts Fair

Where: The School at Sweetser, 50 Moody Street, Saco

When: Thursday, May 12, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

9-11 a.m. Various art activities for students
10-11 a.m. Alison Lee Freeman presents sea chantey song workshop
1-2 p.m. Performance by singer/songwriter Alison Lee Freeman

Support for the Learning Arts Fair event comes from the Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation.

With a history dating back to 1828, Sweetser is Maine's most comprehensive behavioral and mental health care organization dedicated to serving children, adults and families. Sweetser offers services that address emotional disturbances, mental illness, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities through an array of educational programs, preventive services, community-support services and residential homes.

Contact: Heather Chandler, Assistant Director of Communications, 294-4430